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Avatar for B to Z Restoration
B to Z Restoration
32 Upland Street
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
B to Z Restoration
32 Upland Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

B to Z Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Holbrook, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Mike H on April 2020

B to Z Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Holbrook, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Mike H on April 2020


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JM Mento Landscape Design
5 Oak Street
4.61(
27
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Approved Pro
JM Mento Landscape Design
5 Oak Street
4.61(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Trusted by businesses and homeowners for more than 20 years, landscape designer Joe Mento and staff are passionate about creating recreational space, visual appeal, accessibility, and comfort in your outdoor space. When you choose JM Mento Landscape Design the end result is a cohesive flow of color, form, and texture--much more than just new plants or stone work. We invite you to call or email Joe to discuss your hopes and visions for your home, weekend retreat, residential development, or new property acquisition. The process typically begins with a conversation, followed by a site visit. Complex landscapes and large installations are welcomed, as well as small projects and renovations, too!

"Joe and his crew completed 90-95% of our project (mostly a patio) back in November/December and said theyâ d â of courseâ come back in the spring to complete the work. Joe asked us to pay the remaining 50% of the contract because we were the only work they had at that point in the season and, since it was the week before the holidays, he wanted to â take care of [his] guys.â My husband and I thought it was a nice sentiment, so we agreed - though, I did email an outstanding completion checklist to set clear expectations for the spring. Iâ ve texted, called, and emailed for 3+ months to no avail. So, keep in mind that even if he does complete your project, his one-year warranty means nothing! I will gladly revise this review if he reaches out and we come to a satisfactory resolution, but as of now, my next steps are filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, contacting the AGâ s office, and if needed, filing a small claim for the amount Iâ ll need to pay a different contractor plus compensation for my time and stress."

Emily G on June 2024

Trusted by businesses and homeowners for more than 20 years, landscape designer Joe Mento and staff are passionate about creating recreational space, visual appeal, accessibility, and comfort in your outdoor space. When you choose JM Mento Landscape Design the end result is a cohesive flow of color, form, and texture--much more than just new plants or stone work. We invite you to call or email Joe to discuss your hopes and visions for your home, weekend retreat, residential development, or new property acquisition. The process typically begins with a conversation, followed by a site visit. Complex landscapes and large installations are welcomed, as well as small projects and renovations, too!

"Joe and his crew completed 90-95% of our project (mostly a patio) back in November/December and said theyâ d â of courseâ come back in the spring to complete the work. Joe asked us to pay the remaining 50% of the contract because we were the only work they had at that point in the season and, since it was the week before the holidays, he wanted to â take care of [his] guys.â My husband and I thought it was a nice sentiment, so we agreed - though, I did email an outstanding completion checklist to set clear expectations for the spring. Iâ ve texted, called, and emailed for 3+ months to no avail. So, keep in mind that even if he does complete your project, his one-year warranty means nothing! I will gladly revise this review if he reaches out and we come to a satisfactory resolution, but as of now, my next steps are filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, contacting the AGâ s office, and if needed, filing a small claim for the amount Iâ ll need to pay a different contractor plus compensation for my time and stress."

Emily G on June 2024


THE ROCK LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC
285 SEA ST
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THE ROCK LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC
285 SEA ST
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

THE ROCK LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Full house cleaning, with a 3 hour minimum on service requests.

THE ROCK LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Full house cleaning, with a 3 hour minimum on service requests.


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JD Mason, Inc.
PO 1221
2.83(
3
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Approved Pro
JD Mason, Inc.
PO 1221
2.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

More than 20 years experience in the local area in custom masonry. A 5th generation mason. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Review is for JD Masonry in Osterville/Marstons Mills MA. Took over 1 year to complete a project that I was told would take 4-6 weeks. Disappeared for months at a time without any communication. Excuse after excuse as to why project was not getting completed. Average to poor work. I need to hire someone else to fix issues he created. He is very responsive however when it comes to asking for payment or discussing the project prior to starting. Worst experience I have ever had with a contractor/mason. Even the address and zip listed for the business do not match."

Jay Y on September 2023

More than 20 years experience in the local area in custom masonry. A 5th generation mason. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Review is for JD Masonry in Osterville/Marstons Mills MA. Took over 1 year to complete a project that I was told would take 4-6 weeks. Disappeared for months at a time without any communication. Excuse after excuse as to why project was not getting completed. Average to poor work. I need to hire someone else to fix issues he created. He is very responsive however when it comes to asking for payment or discussing the project prior to starting. Worst experience I have ever had with a contractor/mason. Even the address and zip listed for the business do not match."

Jay Y on September 2023


Masonry Plus Construction
248 Camp St Apt F2
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Masonry Plus Construction
248 Camp St Apt F2
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Masonry Plus Construction; is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"New home construction in Wellfleet I hired Carlos to do the hard scape (30k) work. He gave us a competitive bid and had several crews to get the job done right and fast. Each of his crews that worked on our project were highly experienced and craftsmen. They were courteous, responsive and always kept the site clean and in order. This company goes out of the way to make sure you are satisfied and does a really nice job recommending ideas and ways to make the project standout. In todays environment with everyone short staffed Carlos had the crews and experience to get the work done. He was resourceful and found materials that were in short supply and always kept the project moving. We are exceptionally pleased and would hire Masonry Plus in a heartbeat. Highly recommend."

Russ K on May 2022

Masonry Plus Construction; is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"New home construction in Wellfleet I hired Carlos to do the hard scape (30k) work. He gave us a competitive bid and had several crews to get the job done right and fast. Each of his crews that worked on our project were highly experienced and craftsmen. They were courteous, responsive and always kept the site clean and in order. This company goes out of the way to make sure you are satisfied and does a really nice job recommending ideas and ways to make the project standout. In todays environment with everyone short staffed Carlos had the crews and experience to get the work done. He was resourceful and found materials that were in short supply and always kept the project moving. We are exceptionally pleased and would hire Masonry Plus in a heartbeat. Highly recommend."

Russ K on May 2022


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United Construction Evolution
70 Russell St Apt 1
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
United Construction Evolution
70 Russell St Apt 1
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At United Construction Evolution we have over 5 years experience we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Fabulous job adding stone to driveway. Very professional. Did extra work to prepare driveway, which was not part of "contract." Such a good job. Also cost was so much more reasonable than another company. I would highly recommend this company. "

Sharon M on May 2025

At United Construction Evolution we have over 5 years experience we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Fabulous job adding stone to driveway. Very professional. Did extra work to prepare driveway, which was not part of "contract." Such a good job. Also cost was so much more reasonable than another company. I would highly recommend this company. "

Sharon M on May 2025


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ShoreView Masonry & Construction Corp
867 Boylston St, 5th Fl
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
ShoreView Masonry & Construction Corp
867 Boylston St, 5th Fl
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did a great job, very professional, would hire again"

Gerald C on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did a great job, very professional, would hire again"

Gerald C on March 2025


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Erbe Brothers Excavation
17 Copper Beech Drive
4.38(
8
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Approved Pro
Erbe Brothers Excavation
17 Copper Beech Drive
4.38(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
29 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At Erbe Brothers Excavation we pride ourselves on a job well done. We work with the customer to get the job done safely, efficiently and at a cost effective price. We offer multiple services such as excavation, foundations, land clearing, stump removal, concrete and much more. Please feel free to reach out and we would be more then happy to assist you in your next project! Thank you, Dan and Derek Erbe

"Underbid the project heavily. Didn?t work full days, but charged for them. We fired them and brought someone else in and it was like night and day. We lost tens of thousands on this project because of this company."

Leo H on May 2025

At Erbe Brothers Excavation we pride ourselves on a job well done. We work with the customer to get the job done safely, efficiently and at a cost effective price. We offer multiple services such as excavation, foundations, land clearing, stump removal, concrete and much more. Please feel free to reach out and we would be more then happy to assist you in your next project! Thank you, Dan and Derek Erbe

"Underbid the project heavily. Didn?t work full days, but charged for them. We fired them and brought someone else in and it was like night and day. We lost tens of thousands on this project because of this company."

Leo H on May 2025


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L.N Magalhaes & Co.
75 Charles Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
L.N Magalhaes & Co.
75 Charles Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Such great attention to detail, Very nice workers, great pricing, defense would recommend "

Lucas A on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Such great attention to detail, Very nice workers, great pricing, defense would recommend "

Lucas A on March 2025


Avatar for DMO Scapes, LLC
DMO Scapes, LLC
20 Foss Farm Lane
4.54(
12
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Approved Pro
DMO Scapes, LLC
20 Foss Farm Lane
4.54(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for choosing DMO Scapes, LLC. We are a local owned and operated business and look forward to taking care of your outdoor needs. We promise prompt, personal and professional services and competitive pricing. Large or small, we do it all. Call for a free estimate today.

"We have hired DMO Scapes twice now to take down trees in our yard, as well as tree cleanup from a storm. They are professional, reliable, and very easy to deal with. We felt their quotes were honest and competitive. We have recommended them to family and friends as well."

Carla C on February 2023

Thank you for choosing DMO Scapes, LLC. We are a local owned and operated business and look forward to taking care of your outdoor needs. We promise prompt, personal and professional services and competitive pricing. Large or small, we do it all. Call for a free estimate today.

"We have hired DMO Scapes twice now to take down trees in our yard, as well as tree cleanup from a storm. They are professional, reliable, and very easy to deal with. We felt their quotes were honest and competitive. We have recommended them to family and friends as well."

Carla C on February 2023

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Retaining wall installations FAQs

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it's repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. The creosote treatment in traditional railroad ties helps resist rot and insects, but proper drainage is essential for maximizing longevity. Regular inspections and prompt repairs of minor issues can help extend your wall's useful life.

Creosote-treated railroad ties can pose health risks if used near edible plants or children's play areas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that creosote may be harmful to humans and wildlife. Many localities restrict or prohibit creosote-treated wood in residential settings. For garden applications, consider alternative materials like recycled plastic composite ties or lumber treated with more garden-friendly preservatives.

The ideal drainage solution depends on your specific site conditions and wall height. For most residential applications, a combination of gravel backfill and perforated drain pipe works effectively. 

A complete drainage system costs between $2,100 and $6,500, though basic solutions start at $500. Proper drainage prevents water pressure buildup behind your wall, significantly reducing the risk of failure and extending its useful life.

For walls under four feet tall on relatively flat terrain, you can proceed without engineering services. However, walls exceeding four feet, those on steep slopes, or projects with unusual soil conditions require professional engineering input. 

A structural engineer can design appropriate footings and reinforcement to ensure your wall safely handles the lateral soil pressure it will face.

Railroad tie retaining walls start at $15 to $25 per square foot, with most projects averaging $25 to $30 per square foot, depending on complexity and site prep. This makes them more affordable than natural stone or concrete block walls initially. 

While vinyl options may cost less upfront ($10 to $15 per square foot), railroad ties offer superior aesthetics and strength. Though they require more maintenance than masonry options, their lower initial cost makes them attractive for many homeowners.

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